'Unforeseen delay' prevents Marshfield's new YMCA from opening Monday

MARSHFIELD - An "unforeseen delay" caused the Marshfield Clinic Health System to cancel the scheduled opening of its new YMCA building Monday.

Rochelle Hill, the organization's YMCA marketing and development coordinator, declined to give a specific reason for the delay but said in an email that the new YMCA is still slated to open this week, although no exact date was given.

The new YMCA, at 410 W. McMillan St., will include new amenities such as a healthy living center available 24/7, new strength training center and member lounge.

Marshfield Clinic and the YMCA embarked on a $10 million fundraising campaign in 2016 to not only expand local fitness facilities but allow for more community outreach to improve health and fitness in the new facility.

"Members will have access to new fitness equipment and social areas, but there will be so much more; we’ll be providing a positive, healthy, and safe environment for children, improving our own lifestyles, and engaging our elderly population," John Nystrom, YMCA CEO, said in a news release.

The Roehl Fieldhouse will not be ready to open as contractors are still installing a wood gym floor and track. According to the news release, the fieldhouse is expected to open in late April.

The YMCA's hours will be 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The healthy living center will be available anytime to members who purchase 24-hour access key fobs.